Bible Quiz — Matthew 20:22TAB

Questions in this quiz

1. Who gives the response in this verse?

   JesusJamesPeterJohn

2. According to Jesus, what do they not understand about their request?

3. Fill in the disciples’ reply: “We are ____.”

   We are ____.

4. Which elements appear in the formal reconstruction of Jesus’ question? Select all that apply.

   A cup he is about to drinkA baptism he is about to undergoA promise that the outcome will be easyA statement that they already understand everything

5. Jesus corrects the request instead of praising it. What does that kind of correction stir in you?

6. Jesus speaks about a cup he is about to take on. What emotions or thoughts does that raise in you about following him?

7. When you bring a request to God, which response best fits this verse?

   Pause, think carefully about what you are asking, and be ready to follow Jesus through the costKeep the request vague so you do not have to face any hard answersTreat strong desire as proof that the request is automatically wiseAsk only for blessing and avoid thinking about what obedience may require

8. Name one request you want to pray more carefully this week, and one step you will take before bringing it to God.

Reflection questions have no right answer — they count once you have written a response.